Press Releases
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State of the Sound: Still Hurting
New report cites progress in Whatcom County while calling for efforts to keep pollution out of the Salish SeaThe Puget Sound Partnership’s biennial “State of the Sound” report ...
Posted Nov 13, 2017, 3:36 PM by Simon Bakke
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RE Sources for Sustainable Communities announces 2017 Environmental Heroes
Five individuals recognized for their efforts to protect and promote the health of our Pacific Northwest environment. For 14 years, RE Sources for Sustainable Communities has selected a handful of ...
Posted Aug 14, 2017, 10:16 AM by Virginia Cleaveland
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Second summer of Bellingham Poop Patrols to highlight proper dog poop pickup practices to help prevent water pollution
This summer, the Clean Water program at RE Sources for Sustainable Communities is continuing its popular Poop Patrols, a campaign to educate community members about how they can help prevent ...
Posted Aug 14, 2017, 10:16 AM by Virginia Cleaveland
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Statement: Final environmental review of Tesoro xylene project doesn’t address concerns over worker safety, tanker spills, threats to Southern Resident orcas
On July 10, 2017, Skagit County Planning and Development Services issued the final environmental impact statement (EIS) for the Tesoro Anacortes refinery expansion project, which would add capacity and allow ...
Posted Aug 14, 2017, 10:16 AM by Virginia Cleaveland
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What’s the Point event includes low-tide walk, beach exploration at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve
Annual family-friendly event takes place June 24th at Point Whitehorn Marine Park. The community is invited to the annual What’s the Point beach exploration event from 10 a ...
Posted Aug 14, 2017, 10:16 AM by Virginia Cleaveland
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Op-Ed: YES on I-1631, for clean energy and healthy communities
By Ander Russell, Clean Water Program Manager, and Rosalinda Guillen, Executive Director of Community to Community Development; Originally published in Cascadia Weekly, April 11, 2018.Support clean air, clean energy ...
Posted Apr 12, 2018, 11:36 AM by Simon Bakke
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Environmental Groups Challenge Permit for Oil Refinery Export Expansion
Click here for the full appeal with the state Shorelines Hearings Board.You can find more background information at the end of this page, and at www.re-sources.org ...
Posted Apr 5, 2018, 8:55 AM by Simon Bakke
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Tuesday, Feb. 27th: Critical moratorium extension hearing!
Cherry Point is still at risk of becoming an unrefined fossil fuel export hub, and we need you to insist that the Whatcom County Council make permanent policies to protect ...
Posted Feb 25, 2018, 9:41 PM by Eddy Ury
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Take action: Tell the County Council to extend the moratorium on new unrefined fossil fuel permits
By Eddy Ury, Clean Energy Program ManagerWhatcom County continues to face proposals to export fracked gas and tar sands via pipelines through our farmland and rivers and across the ...
Posted Sep 13, 2017, 4:09 PM by Eddy Ury
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Washington State Legislature passes Solar Bill, protecting homeowner incentives and local solar jobs
By Bonnie Frye Hemphill Legislative Liaison, Solar Installers of WashingtonYou did it. Thanks to your hard work, the Legislature has passed the solar bill. The bill earned bipartisan support ...
Posted Jul 7, 2017, 10:26 AM by RE Sources for Sustainable Communities
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Upcycled: Art and science students find creative uses for waste
By Sasha Savoian, Education SpecialistWhat can you make from materials otherwise destined for the landfill? Sustainable Schools new waste prevention workshop, Upcycled, allows middle and high schools students in ...
Posted Apr 10, 2018, 4:55 PM by Simon Bakke
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Green Classrooms programs updated, using your input!
By Isis Gamble, Green Classroom Coordinator (AmeriCorps)Teachers—we hear you! Thanks to your awesome feedback on our Green Classrooms program, we have been able to update all three lessons ...
Posted Apr 10, 2018, 3:56 PM by Simon Bakke
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Sustainable Schools: clean water education in Whatcom County
Stormwater runoff is Washington’s biggest source of pollution. Stormwater can contain bacteria, trash, oil, toxic chemicals, viruses, dirt, and many other pollutants; collectively called non-point source pollution. When ...
Posted Dec 6, 2017, 2:00 PM by Hannah Coughlin
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#ProtectTheInlet: Thousands marched against Kinder Morgan's oil pipeline expansion in B.C, and I joined them.
By Krista Rome, Clean Water OrganizerOn March 10, under clear blue skies, my neighbor and I arrived at Lake City SkyTrain station, in Burnaby, B.C. Thousands of others ...
Posted Apr 5, 2018, 5:20 PM by Simon Bakke
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Students take the Capitol: Environmental Lobby Day 2018
By Kaylin Gentz, Clean Water Intern.Like many Clean Water interns before me, I had the great privilege of attending Environmental Lobby Day in Olympia last month, where college students ...
Posted Mar 12, 2018, 3:27 PM by Simon Bakke
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The State Legislative session is over: Wins, losses, and more.
On the night of March 8th, the Washington State legislature adjourned the 2018 Legislative Session — the first time they adjourned on time in four years! The Legislature stayed busy passing ...
Posted Mar 9, 2018, 3:58 PM by Simon Bakke
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